Linnea S. Kalter
** ******** *****, ***** *****, AR 72715
HOME: 479-***-**** CELL: 479-***-****
EMAIL: *******@***.***
Objective
TO WORK AS A PARALEGAL FOR A CIVIL LAW FIRM, WHERE I AM ABLE TO UTILIZE MY
ANALYTICAL SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE LEGAL SYSTEM TO BETTER
SERVE MY EMPLOYER.
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
$ 14 years of paralegal experience in Civil, Criminal and Federal
law
$ Assists Attorneys in all aspects of cases, to include but not
limited to: Case Management, Courtroom Bench Support, Depositions,
Document Preparation, Fact Gathering, File Maintenance, Interviewed
Clients and Witnesses, Litigation Support, Transcribe, Trial
Preparation
$ Strong proven fact gathering and organizational skills
$ Very knowledgeable in legal research and writing
$ Strong people skills
Unique ability to work well with individuals of diverse cultures and
backgrounds
Computer Knowledge
$ Daily working knowledge of: Word, WordPerfect 6.1-12.0, Legal
Research (Lexis, Westlaw), Excel, Outlook, Internet and E-mail
Applications, Quicken and QuickBooks
$ Nortel by Norstar ICS and AT&T telephone answering system
programmer
$ Experience in: AmicusV, Legal Solutions Plus, Jail-Pak,
Justware, Sheriff-Pak
$ Specialized training as terminal operator: ACIC, NCIC, National
Criminal Justice Information Portal
$ Easily learn new computer software and programs
Other Skills
$ Proven verbal and written communication skills
$ Aggressive in daily responsibilities
$ Quick learner that adapts to various situations
Corresponds daily with various courtroom personnel and law
enforcement agencies
Professional etiquette and sensitive to confidentiality of
information
Linnea S. Kalter
10 McKenzie Drive, Bella Vista, AR 72715
479-***-**** CELL: 479-***-****
EMAIL: *******@***.***
Professional Experience
09/07 TO PRESENT BENTON COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
BENTONVILLE, AR
Legal Assistant/Right Hand Person to 2
Prosecutor's
. High Profile Heinous Crimes, Criminal Law, Civil
Forfeitures
09/05 to 05/07 Law Offices of Robert S. Ackrich Paralegal Sherman
Oaks, CA
. Former Law Professor from Law School
. Civil, Contract Law, Family Law
05/95 to 09/01 Legal Clinic of Big Bear Valley Paralegal
Big Bear Lake, CA
. Personal Injury, Family Law, Federal
Education
JURIS DOCTORATE DEGREE (J.D.) UNIVERSITY OF WEST LOS ANGELES
LOS ANGELES, CA
School of Law 07/05
I advanced my education to have a better understanding of the law. My
intention was not to become a practicing attorney, but to further my
paralegal career.
Degree in Paralegal Studies Chapman University
Orange, CA
Paralegal Curriculum 11/95
Associate Degree in Applied Science Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Associate Degree in General Studies
Biology and Chemistry
Professional Affiliations
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION
References will be made available at
personal interview